MSU men’s soccer tops Northwestern 2-0 in Big Ten opener
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Senior forward Andrew Darakdjian scored a pair of goals early in the second half to lead MSU to a 2-0 win over Northwestern in the Spartans’ Big Ten opener on Tuesday night. Darakdjian missed all of last season with a torn ACL but has quickly found his footing in his […]
Senior forward Andrew Darakdjian scored two goals in the second half, leading Michigan State to a 2-0 victory over Northwestern in the Spartans' Big Ten opener on Tuesday night. Darakdjian, who missed all of last season due to a torn ACL, has quickly adapted to his return, playing in six of MSU's seven games and leading the team with four goals.
He expressed his excitement about being back with his teammates and contributing to the team's success. Senior defender Will Eby praised Darakdjian's progress and work ethic, highlighting his relentless finishing and how the return of their senior forward is a dream come true for the team. Northwestern had entered the game after a 4-0 win over Maryland, while Michigan State aimed to recover from a 3-1 loss to UMKC earlier in the week. With this win, MSU improved to a 5-1-1 record for the season, while Northwestern fell to 3-3-1.
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